Kelly Rahardja considers the recent events in Paris and how they will affect Western involvement in the Ukraine war.
Tag: Putin
The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia
The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
Review—“Threat Perception in Central Asia in Response to Russia-Ukraine: Kazakhstan Will Not Be Next”
Kelly Rahardja reviews a research paper from the NATO Defense College discussing the potential for a Russian attack in Central Asia.
Iran’s Iraqi Proxy War and the Potential Virtues of a Tehran-Washington Partnership
Should the United States work with Iran in the fight against ISIS? Sandy Vingoe considers the benefits of such a partnership.
Talk to a Diplomat: Dr. Peter Vincent Pry Part II
Director of the Nuclear Strategy Forum, Dr. Peter Vincent Pry discusses the significance of Weapons of Mass Destruction along with the impact of Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran on the rest of the world.
Into the Mind of Vladimir Putin
Jeremy Voisin dissects Putin’s 60 Minutes interview and his ambitions in Syria and Ukraine.
New Security Challenges in Eastern Europe: new or old and forgotten?
Analyzing Eastern European security
Russia-Iran Relations and the Proposed Nuclear Deal
Sandy Vingoe examines the potential repercussions of renewed Russia-Iran relations.
Poland’s Traumatic History and its Response to the Ukraine Crisis
Does Poland’s history affect its military response to possible threats of Russian aggression? Sandy Vingoe investigates in his latest article.
A War Over Unwanted Territory
Is Donbas more trouble than it’s worth? Matt Korda investigates why neither the Ukrainians nor the Russians seem keen to prop up the region.